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Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)
Adoption
Child Abuse and Neglect
A. Preface
B. Introduction
C. How This Guide Can Help You
D. Section 1: Basic Information About Abuse and Neglect Cases
E. Section 2: Working With DYFS to Get Your Child Back
F. Section 3: The Court Process
G. Section 4: Related Legal Matters
H. Section 5: Suggestions to Help You Get Your Child Back
I. Conclusion
J. Appendix
Kinship Legal Guardianship
Reporting Abuse or Neglect of a Child
Termination of Parental Rights: A Handbook for Parents
A. Introduction
B. What Do Parents Need to Know About Termination of Parental Rights?
C. What Does Termination of Parental Rights Mean?
D. How Did You Become Involved With DYFS?
E. Who Are the Parties and the Lawyers in Your Case?
F. What Are the Grounds for Terminating Parental Rights?
G. What Are Your Rights and Responsibilities?
H. What Options Do You Have?
I. What Will Happen When You Go to Court?
J. What Happens at the Trial?
K. Will You Have Contact With Your Children After Termination of Parental Rights?
L. How Can You Make the Best Use of Your Lawyer?
M. Conclusion
N. Glossary
Divorce
Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide
A. Preface
B. Introduction
C. Chapter 1 - Preparing and Filing the Divorce Complaint
D. Chapter 2 - Serving the Divorce Complaint
E. Chapter 3 - After Serving the Divorce Complaint
F. Chapter 4 - Getting a Default Judgment
G. Chapter 5 - Going to Court When the Defendant Is Not in Default
H. Chapter 6 - Issues After Final Judgment
I. Sheriff's Offices
J. Where to File Your Divorce
Equitable Distribution
Irreconcilable Differences—New Jersey’s No-Fault Divorce
Military Divorce
Domestic Violence
Checklist for Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Representation Project
Domestic Violence: A Guide to the Legal Rights of Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey
A. Preface
B. Introduction
C. Safety Measures
D. Overview of the Legal System
E. Immigration Relief for Victims of Domestic Violence
F. Unemployment
G. Public Assistance
H. Counseling
I. Conclusion
J. Appendix
Help for Domestic Violence Victims Who are Receiving Welfare
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Food Stamp Law Changes Make it Easier for Some Immigrants to Get Food Stamps
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Voting in New Jersey: What You Need to Know
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Child Support After TANF
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Do Not Lose Your NJ FamilyCare
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